Complete database of events related to the internal armed conflict in Peru, extracted from the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR). 5,159 events documented from 1817 to 2003.
The Peruvian Constitutional Tribunal declared Legislative Decree 895, which pertained to aggravated terrorism, unconstitutional on 15 November 2001. The legislation was criticized for its reliance on objective responsibility, leading to the misclassification of common criminals as terrorists. This decision highlighted the importance of aligning anti-terrorism laws with international human rights …
In 1993, the Peruvian Constitution was amended to expand the conditions under which the death penalty could be applied. While the 1979 Constitution allowed the death penalty only for treason during external war, the 1993 amendment extended this to include treason during internal war, specifically in cases of terrorism. Despite …
The 1993 Constitution of Peru outlines the conditions under which the President, with the agreement of the Council of Ministers, can declare a state of emergency. This can occur in cases of disturbance of peace, internal order, catastrophe, or severe circumstances affecting the nation. During such a state, certain constitutional …
In 1992, Peru enacted a series of antiterrorism laws, including Decree Law N° 25475 and Decree Law N° 25659, which expanded the definitions of terrorism and introduced severe penalties such as life imprisonment and the death penalty. These laws were criticized for undermining the principle of legality and allowing for …
During the State of Emergency in Lima and Callao, a Habeas Corpus was filed in favor of WMG against the arbitrary detention by the police. The case was resolved by Judge César San Martín Castro, who emphasized the principle of reasonableness to protect the personal liberty of the citizen. This …
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